IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD
Chandra Kumar Rai
Simma – Appellant
Versus
A.D.M. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Chandra Kumar Rai, J.
1. Heard Sri Anil Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri Surendra Kumar Chaubey as well as Sri V.S. Parmar, learned Counsel for the contesting respondent nos. 3 to 6 and Sri Shashi Kant Kushwaha, learned Standing Counsel for the State.
2. Brief facts of the case are that proceedings was initiated under Section 198 (2) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 hereinafter referred to as U.P..A. & L.R. Act before the District Magistrate, Hamirpur on the application dated 01.10.1975 filed by the petitioner in respect to lease executed in favour of respondent nos. 3 to 6. The aforementioned application was rejected vide order dated 23.11.1976 recording finding of fact that lease was executed in favour of respondent nos. 3 to 6 in accordance with provisions of the Act and Rules framed thereunder. Against the order dated 23.11.1976 a revision was filed before the Board of Revenue, which was registered as Revision under Section 229 (z) of 1976-77. The aforementioned revision was heard and dismissed by Board of Revenue vide order dated 18.06.1984. Hence this writ petition for the following reliefs:-
(i) Issue a writ in the nature of c



Petitioner failed to establish rights over land, resulting in dismissal of writ petition upholding earlier judicial findings.
A revision filed after a significant delay is an abuse of process, and the cancellation of a lease under the U.P.Z.A.&L.R. Act is final, barring further claims for possession.
The statutory requirement of notice before lease cancellation is crucial; failing to comply invalidates such actions, reinforcing principles of due process.
Cancellation of an agricultural lease based on time-barred complaints is legally impermissible, emphasizing adherence to statutory time limits as per U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act.
The court affirmed the agricultural lease granted to the petitioner, ruling that cancellation was arbitrary and lacked proper individual consideration, especially given the petitioner's eligibility a....
The cancellation of a lease without affording a proper hearing violates principles of natural justice, warranting judicial intervention and remand for fresh consideration.
Mandatory provisions for cancellation of leases require notice and opportunity for hearing, underscoring the importance of due process.
Cancellation of agricultural lease after 11 years is barred by limitation, highlighting the importance of timely legal challenges in the context of land allotment under relevant laws.
The court upheld the validity of the agricultural lease granted to the respondent, finding that the petitioner failed to establish prior possession or entitlement under Section 122-B (4F) of the U.P.....
The court upheld the validity of agricultural allotment made in 1975-76, emphasizing that findings of fact by authorities require no interference unless proven perverse.
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